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If you have fillings, there is always the chance that something might happen to them and they fall out. It is a very small chance, but it still could happen. It could happen because more decay has gotten into the cavity and loosened the filling's grip on it, because you ate something that was very sticky and it pulled the filling out, or because you suffered some trauma to the mouth that damaged the tooth enough that the filling fell out.

You've found the perfect dentist in your area. After searching through online review after review, you narrowed your list down and made your choice. You called, made an appointment, and are ready to take your family to their first healthy mouth visit. But, wait. Your young child won't go. Nope. She's refusing to see the dentist, and you don't know what to do. It's okay. You can get through this and help your child to feel more comfortable with visiting the dentist.

The loss of a natural tooth due to decay or trauma can impact the comfort of your chewing and your self-esteem. But the loss of the tooth can also impact your jawbone health. A natural tooth's roots offer important stimulation that keeps the bone's cells and nerves flowing and reproducing. If the stimulation leaves with the tooth, the jawbone can quickly start to deteriorate.
Deteriorating jawbone can threaten the health of nearby teeth and make it harder for your dentist to install certain dental replacements like dental implants or dentures.

People generally do not think about their teeth much. In fact, when your family dentist asks you if you have any questions for him/her or about your visit in general, you probably have nothing to say. Here are some examples of questions dentists rarely hear but you should be asking anyway.
How Long Should Adult Teeth Last?
Everybody knows (or at least has a good idea) how long baby teeth last, but do you know how long adult teeth last?

Night guards are often recommended for children if they suffer from tooth grinding. A night guard helps to relax your child's jaw muscles and keeps their teeth from coming in contact with each other while the child sleeps. The night guard will move your child's jaw into a more relaxing and comfortable position with consistent use. Since a night guard needs to be worn during the night, it is susceptible to developing bacteria buildup if it is not cleaned properly.

Composite fillings are frequently used to help treat decayed teeth because they are fairly durable and easily match the color of your normal teeth. This allows you to hold onto your smile without worrying about dental restorations sticking out like a sore thumb. However, a composite filling does not mean that your tooth will not develop any further tooth decay. Tooth decay can form around the filling if you do not take care of your teeth properly.

If you are experiencing more bad breath than normal, you want to make sure you don't have any issues going on with your health that can be causing it. There are some conditions that cause breath to become bad that should be treated by a dentist. In order to determine what's causing your recent bout of bad breath, you want to ask yourself the following questions:
Have you been eating foods that cause bad breath?

Looking for a dental hygienist position through a specialty staffing agency isn't the only way to find a job, but it's certainly one of the more versatile. Many placement agencies offer both temporary and permanent jobs, and choosing which one to take when you first start with the agency can take some thought. Both types of jobs do have their good sides, but you want to be sure the type of job you take fits with both your short- and long-term goals.

If your first time staying alone for the weekend has ended with you knocking your tooth out, you're probably wondering what to do next. First of all, don't panic. You may have knocked your tooth out, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you've permanently lost a tooth. If you work fast and take the right steps, your dentist might be able to save the tooth. Here's what you need to do.

Dental implants are a great option for replacement teeth because they function just as your regular teeth would. Dental implants fuse to the jawbone, so they are more secure than other replacement options. On top of this, they appear the closest to natural teeth as possible, they keep the surrounding teeth strong, and they prevent bone loss that would otherwise make your face start to sink in. However, in order for implants to work perfectly for you, you must be a good candidate.